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John Carpenter

Bio: An American film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, composer, and occasional actor. Although Carpenter has worked in numerous film genres in his four-decade career, his name is most commonly associated with horror and science fiction
Born: Fri, Jan 16 1948
Birthplace: Carthage, New York, USA
John Carpenter is 77 years old
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Poster of In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
John Carpenter was 76 in In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 2024
Poster of Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
John Carpenter was 76 in Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2024
Poster of In Search of Darkness: Part III
In Search of Darkness: Part III
John Carpenter was 74 in In Search of Darkness: Part III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2022
Poster of Halloween in Hollywood
Halloween in Hollywood
John Carpenter was 74 in Halloween in Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 2022
Poster of Studio 666
Studio 666
John Carpenter was 74 in Studio 666 as 'Engineer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 2022
Poster of In Search of Tomorrow
In Search of Tomorrow
John Carpenter was 74 in In Search of Tomorrow as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 2022
Poster of The History of Metal and Horror
The History of Metal and Horror
John Carpenter was 73 in The History of Metal and Horror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Biography: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper
Biography: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper
John Carpenter was 73 in Biography: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 2021
Poster of In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
John Carpenter was 72 in In Search of Darkness: Part II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
John Carpenter was 72 in AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 2020
Poster of The Rise of the Synths
The Rise of the Synths
John Carpenter was 71 in The Rise of the Synths as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2019
Poster of 1982: Hollywood Summer
1982: Hollywood Summer
John Carpenter was 71 in 1982: Hollywood Summer as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness
John Carpenter was 71 in In Search of Darkness as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2019
Poster of Henchman: The Al Leong Story
Henchman: The Al Leong Story
John Carpenter was 70 in Henchman: The Al Leong Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2018
Poster of John Carpenter: Live Retrospective
John Carpenter: Live Retrospective
John Carpenter was 70 in John Carpenter: Live Retrospective as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2018
Poster of Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
John Carpenter was 69 in Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 2017
Poster of Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur
Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur
John Carpenter was 69 in Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 2017
Poster of John Carpenter: Live At Primavera Sound 2016
John Carpenter: Live At Primavera Sound 2016
John Carpenter was 68 in John Carpenter: Live At Primavera Sound 2016 as 'Self - Keyboards'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 2016
Poster of It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
John Carpenter was 68 in It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 2016
Poster of The Puppet Man
The Puppet Man
John Carpenter was 68 in The Puppet Man as 'The Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 2016
Poster of Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music
John Carpenter was 67 in Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 2015
Poster of Why Horror?
Why Horror?
John Carpenter was 66 in Why Horror? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
John Carpenter was 64 in The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 2012
Poster of The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear
John Carpenter was 63 in The Future of Fear as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Scary Girl
Scary Girl
John Carpenter was 63 in Scary Girl
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 2011
Poster of Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge
Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge
John Carpenter was 63 in Charlie Brown: Blockhead's Revenge as 'Self/Host'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 2011
Poster of Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
John Carpenter was 63 in Nightmare Factory as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2011
Poster of The Original Monster Mash
The Original Monster Mash
John Carpenter was 63 in The Original Monster Mash as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2011
Poster of Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
John Carpenter was 62 in Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star as 'Himself (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2010
Poster of Halloween: The Inside Story
Halloween: The Inside Story
John Carpenter was 62 in Halloween: The Inside Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 2010
Poster of Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
John Carpenter was 61 in Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 2009
Poster of The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
John Carpenter was 61 in The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 2009
Poster of Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
John Carpenter was 61 in Nightmares in Red, White and Blue as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 2009
Poster of Monsterland
Monsterland
John Carpenter was 61 in Monsterland as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 2009
Poster of Tales from the Script
Tales from the Script
John Carpenter was 60 in Tales from the Script as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 2009
Poster of In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
John Carpenter was 60 in In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
John Carpenter was 60 in Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro
Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro
John Carpenter was 60 in Bernard Herrmann: Hitchcock's Maestro as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators
Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators
John Carpenter was 60 in Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
John Carpenter was 60 in Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown
John Carpenter was 60 in Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 2008
Poster of Bloodsucking Cinema
Bloodsucking Cinema
John Carpenter was 59 in Bloodsucking Cinema as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2007
Poster of Commemoration: Howard Hawks' 'Rio Bravo'
Commemoration: Howard Hawks' 'Rio Bravo'
John Carpenter was 58 in Commemoration: Howard Hawks' 'Rio Bravo' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Big John
Big John
John Carpenter was 58 in Big John as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 2006
Poster of Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
John Carpenter was 58 in Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
John Carpenter was 58 in Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story
Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story
John Carpenter was 58 in Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
John Carpenter was 58 in Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2006
Poster of Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
John Carpenter was 58 in Halloween: 25 Years of Terror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 2006
Poster of Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
John Carpenter was 58 in Working with a Master: John Carpenter as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 2006
Poster of Hollywood's Greatest Villains
Hollywood's Greatest Villains
John Carpenter was 57 in Hollywood's Greatest Villains as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 2005
Poster of The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
John Carpenter was 57 in The Perfect Scary Movie as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 2005
Poster of Snake Plissken: Man of Honor
Snake Plissken: Man of Honor
John Carpenter was 57 in Snake Plissken: Man of Honor as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 2005
Poster of Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
John Carpenter was 56 in Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 2004
Poster of Christine: Ignition
Christine: Ignition
John Carpenter was 56 in Christine: Ignition as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 2004
Poster of Christine: Fast and Furious
Christine: Fast and Furious
John Carpenter was 56 in Christine: Fast and Furious as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 2004
Poster of Christine: Finish Line
Christine: Finish Line
John Carpenter was 56 in Christine: Finish Line as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 2004
Poster of John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter was 56 in John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 2004
Poster of The Wages of Sin
The Wages of Sin
John Carpenter was 55 in The Wages of Sin as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 2003
Poster of Something to Do with Death
Something to Do with Death
John Carpenter was 55 in Something to Do with Death as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 2003
Poster of An Opera of Violence
An Opera of Violence
John Carpenter was 55 in An Opera of Violence as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 2003
Poster of Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
John Carpenter was 55 in Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 2003
Poster of Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer?
Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer?
John Carpenter was 55 in Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer? as 'Self (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 2003
Poster of Scoring Resident Evil
Scoring Resident Evil
John Carpenter was 54 in Scoring Resident Evil as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2002
Poster of Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
John Carpenter was 54 in Masters of Horror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 2002
Poster of Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
John Carpenter was 54 in Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 2002
Poster of Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
John Carpenter was 53 in Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 2001
Poster of Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties
Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties
John Carpenter was 53 in Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
John Carpenter was 53 in Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
John Carpenter was 52 in Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 2000
Poster of Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
John Carpenter was 52 in Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2000
Poster of The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
John Carpenter was 52 in The American Nightmare as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
John Carpenter was 52 in Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 2000
Poster of Halloween: Unmasked
Halloween: Unmasked
John Carpenter was 51 in Halloween: Unmasked as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
John Carpenter was 50 in The Thing: Terror Takes Shape as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1998
Poster of After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater
After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater
John Carpenter was 47 in After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned
John Carpenter was 47 in Village of the Damned as 'Man at Gas Station Phone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
John Carpenter was 46 in Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1994
Poster of The Silence of the Hams
The Silence of the Hams
John Carpenter was 46 in The Silence of the Hams as 'Trenchcoat Man / Gimp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1994
Poster of Body Bags
Body Bags
John Carpenter was 45 in Body Bags as 'Coroner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 08 1993
Poster of Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
John Carpenter was 44 in Memoirs of an Invisible Man as 'Helicopter Pilot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of Fear in the Dark
Fear in the Dark
John Carpenter was 43 in Fear in the Dark as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1991
Poster of Horror Cafe
Horror Cafe
John Carpenter was 42 in Horror Cafe as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1990
Poster of First Works
First Works
John Carpenter was 41 in First Works as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1989
Poster of Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror
John Carpenter was 40 in Stephen King's World of Horror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of They Live
They Live
John Carpenter was 40 in They Live as 'Voice That Says 'Sleep''.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1988
Poster of The Making of 'They Live'
The Making of 'They Live'
John Carpenter was 39 in The Making of 'They Live' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly
John Carpenter was 38 in The Boy Who Could Fly as 'The Coupe de Villes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China
John Carpenter was 38 in Big Trouble in Little China as 'Worker in Chinatown (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror
John Carpenter was 37 in Stephen King's World of Horror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Starman
Starman
John Carpenter was 36 in Starman as 'Man in Helicopter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1984
Poster of The Thing
The Thing
John Carpenter was 34 in The Thing as 'Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of The Making of 'The Thing'
The Making of 'The Thing'
John Carpenter was 34 in The Making of 'The Thing' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Take One: Fear on Film
Take One: Fear on Film
John Carpenter was 33 in Take One: Fear on Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Escape from New York
Escape from New York
John Carpenter was 33 in Escape from New York as 'Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1981
Poster of The Fog
The Fog
John Carpenter was 32 in The Fog as 'Bennett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 1980
Poster of Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'
Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'
John Carpenter was 31 in Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Halloween
Halloween
John Carpenter was 30 in Halloween as 'Paul (voice) / Michael Myers (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of Assault on Precinct 13
Assault on Precinct 13
John Carpenter was 28 in Assault on Precinct 13 as 'Gang Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1976
Poster of Dark Star
Dark Star
John Carpenter was 26 in Dark Star as 'Talby Voice'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1975
Poster of Carpenter on Quatermass
Carpenter on Quatermass
John Carpenter will be 77+ in Carpenter on Quatermass as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story
Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story
John Carpenter will be 77+ in Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Reality Trip
The Reality Trip
John Carpenter will be 77+ in The Reality Trip as 'self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Thing Expanded
The Thing Expanded
John Carpenter will be 77+ in The Thing Expanded as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
John Carpenter was 76+ in John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 03 2024
Poster of Amityville: An Origin Story
Amityville: An Origin Story
John Carpenter was 75+ in Amityville: An Origin Story as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 2023
Poster of Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
John Carpenter was 74+ in Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 24 2022
Poster of The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
John Carpenter was 71+ in The Movies That Made Us as 'Self (Archival Footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
John Carpenter was 67+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Track Stories
Track Stories
John Carpenter was 67+ in Track Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 15 2015
Poster of The Director's Chair
The Director's Chair
John Carpenter was 66+ in The Director's Chair as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 10 2014
Poster of The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
John Carpenter was 66+ in The Real History of Science Fiction as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of A History of Horror
A History of Horror
John Carpenter was 62+ in A History of Horror as ' Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2010
Poster of 100 Scariest Movie Moments
100 Scariest Movie Moments
John Carpenter was 56+ in 100 Scariest Movie Moments as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 2004
Poster of Through the Night with...
Through the Night with...
John Carpenter was 54+ in Through the Night with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
John Carpenter was 10+ in The Rifleman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
John Carpenter was 7+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955